Iengthean Aaron Sovann

Senior Programmer and Backend Engineer on The Bornless — a large-scale multiplayer action game built in Unreal Engine with a cloud-based serverless backend on AWS.

• ›Architected and implemented core multiplayer gameplay systems in Unreal Engine using C++, including a fully networked inventory system and minimap framework
• ›Designed and built a First-Person Shooter core framework from scratch, covering player movement, combat, replication, and extensible gameplay systems
• ›Debugged and modified Unreal Engine source code to resolve engine-level bugs and complex build and packaging issues
• ›Developed scalable serverless backend services using AWS (DynamoDB, API Gateway, Lambda) with JavaScript and TypeScript
• ›Implemented backend gameplay features including Friends, Lobby, and Faction systems with secure API design
• ›Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for Unreal Engine builds and automated deployment to Steam and AWS GameLift
• ›Integrated DataDog for backend observability, logging, and performance monitoring across distributed services
• ›Collaborated closely with gameplay, backend, and infrastructure teams to deliver end-to-end multiplayer features
• ›Optimized server performance using Unreal Insights profiling, memory allocator analysis, and networking trace capture
• ›Helped lead the programming team during staff transition

Worked on character movement net code and animation systems for a shipped Early Access Unreal Engine sports title.

• ›Refactored and optimized existing Unreal Engine C++ codebases for improved maintainability and performance
• ›Implemented and extended character movement components
• ›Developed technical animation systems and improved Animation Blueprint workflows
• ›Collaborated with designers and animators to translate gameplay requirements into robust systems

Led engineering across Unreal Engine gameplay, backend systems, and blockchain-integrated applications for a Play-to-Earn NFT game.

• ›Managed and mentored a small development team, including hiring and task coordination
• ›Developed Unreal Engine gameplay systems using C++ and the Gameplay Ability System (GAS)
• ›Integrated backend services using AWS and PlayFab
• ›Implemented NFT and cryptocurrency integrations across multiple platforms
• ›Worked on ALS networked locomotion and multiplayer replication systems
• ›Oversaw day-to-day technical operations and architectural decisions

Assisted in the development of the HiveMind: Ultimate Building System Unreal Engine plugin.

• ›Worked closely with the original programmer to ensure net code quality and replication correctness

Contributed to a multiplayer World War II first-person shooter project.

• ›Worked on a FPS multiplayer World War 2 game
• ›Implemented Siege and Conquest style game mode
• ›Refactored existing animation blueprint

Volunteer project advising the team on Unreal Engine C++ and programming best practices.

• ›Volunteer project advising the team on technical programming knowledge

Prototyped a multiplayer medieval FPS combat game with dedicated server and AWS integration.

• ›Worked on prototyping a FPS multiplayer medieval sword fighting game
• ›Set up true first person perspective and animation blueprint
• ›Integrated dedicated server with Steam and AWS through the prototype testing process

Integrated Steam features and PlayFab micro-transaction systems for a released title.

• ›Integrated Steam features and PlayFab micro transaction

Worked on a multiplayer open-world game where players control animals, featuring dedicated server and AWS integration.

• ›Worked on a multiplayer open world game where you play as an animal
• ›Integrated dedicated server with Steam and AWS
• ›Networked rootmotion to have realistic animal movement